Writecast: A Casual Conversation For Serious Writers

APA 7 is new and exciting! Claire and Kacy discuss APA 7 for Walden students and go over a few favorite changes in this month's episode.Resources discussed:APA transition pageAPA's website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

APA 7 is out! In this episode, Claire discusses what Walden students need to know regarding this update and what to expect moving forward in 2020.Resources:Writing Center APA 7 update page: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/7transition See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beth returns to WriteCast to talk with Claire and Kacy about writing an award application. Beth is a 2016 winner of an Online Learning Consortium's Effective Practice Award for the Writing Center's interactive modules.Resources:Beth's award application, “Walden University Writing Center Interactive Modules: Student Writing Support Any Time, Anywhere” Online Learning Consortium's Effective Practice Awards information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To help celebrate Walden University's Global Days of Service that takes place each October, we're rebroadcasting our 56th episode featuring two Walden Writing Center instructors who work toward positive social change in their communities by writing to their local representatives. Hosts Kacy and Claire talk with Melissa and Meghan about how this writing is similar and different to academic writing, tools they use, and what they have experienced as a result.Resources:Scholarly VoiceAudienceUsing EvidenceWriteCast episode #51: Using Evidence in Academic WritingWriting for Social Change webinar seriesWalden Writing Center Blog posts on writing for social changeSocial Change at the Writing CenterWalden Writing Center weekly e-newsletter (e-mail writingsupport@waldenu.edu and ask to be added to the distribution list)ResistBot See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kacy and Claire discuss two strategies students can use to turn a discussion post from an assignment that feels like busywork to a useful tool in developing a longer course paper. Resources mentioned: "From Prompt to Post: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Effective Discussion Posts" blog post"Writing Introductions for Discussion Board Posts" blog post"To Cite Yourself or Not To Cite Yourself: That Is The Question!" blog post"A Discussion About Discussion Posts (Episode 25)" WriteCast episode"A Philosophical (and Practical) Look at Self-Plagiarism (Episode 30)" WriteCast episodeWebpage on citing yourself and avoiding self-plagiarism See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire and Kacy explain the concept of "killing your darlings"--removing pieces of your writing project that you are reluctant to get rid of, even if doing so would improve the piece. They share three tips to help cope with the difficulty of deleting parts of your work and how to get the most out of this revision process.Resources:RevisionRevising Strategies web resourcesRevision Strategies: A Three-Part Blog Series"Use the Paramedic Method to Resuscitate Your Writing" blog post"The 5 Rs of Revision (Episode 14)" WriteCast episodeRecorded webinar: "Improving Your Writing: Strategies for Revising, Proofing, and Using Feedback" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're excited to introduce our first Book Club episode! Writing instructors and PhD students Kacy and Cheryl chat about Paul J. Silva's How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. Whether you've read the book or not, listen in to hear what Kacy and Cheryl found particularly useful, what advice was less relevant for them, and how they are using the suggestions in their own writing practices.Resources:How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic WritingProductivity 101: An Introduction to the Pomodoro TechniqueMytomatoes.comWriteCast episode "How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group (Episode 62)"WriteCast episode "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student (Episode 49)"WriteCast episode "5 Tips for Establishing a Writing Practice (Episode 17)"Kacy's favorite quotes from the book: Specious Barrier #1: “I can’t find time to write." "Why is this barrier specious? The key lies in the word find. When people endorse this specious b

What kinds of writing assignments can you expect, and what resources are available to help, in Walden’s Tempo Learning programs? Kacy chats with writing instructor Amy about her experiences in her M.S. in Early Childhood Studies Tempo Learning® program. Listen in if you are a Tempo student, considering becoming a Tempo student, or interested in learning more about writing in competency-based education.Resources:Walden Writing Center BlogScholarly voice resourcesScholarly voice: AudienceMEAL plan overview"Breaking Down the MEAL Plan: A 4-Part Series on Writing Strong Paragraphs" blog posts Walden course paper templates"What About Me? Using Personal Experience in Academic Writing" recorded webinarProofreading resources See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it like to start the doctoral prospectus? Kacy chats with Jeannie, EdD student and Writing Center Writing Instructor, about her experience. Jeannie shares three tips and a valuable writing resource. Kacy also announces WriteCast's first Book Club episode! This summer, we'll be reading and reviewing Paul J. Silvia's How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. We invite you to read along and to send your questions and thoughts to us at writingsupport@waldenu.edu.Resources:Paper reviews for Walden students working on their prospectus“Jeannie's First Residency (Jeannie Croichy, EdD Student; Episode 44)” Writecast episode “Transitioning from Master's-Level to Doctoral-Level Writing (Episode 52)” Writecast episode Capstone document templates for Walden students Preproposal Starter Kit “Transitioning from Coursework to Doctoral Capstone Writing" recorded webinar “Writing Process for Longer Research Projects” recorded webina

PhD student and Writing Center writing instructor Cheryl Read returns to the podcast to talk about writing groups: types and approaches, considerations for getting one started, and tips for keeping one going. Resources mentioned:WriteCast episode 49, "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student" GradWriteSlack workplace"Writing Together: How Peer Writing Communities Can Be Your Secret to Success" blog post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This bonus episode contains just the follow-along activity from episode #61, "Restorative Writing." We recommend listening to the "Restorative Writing" episode first to learn what restorative writing is, how to practice restorative writing, and how to use it as a vehicle to understand and process individual and/or community trauma. Then, follow along with this bonus episode for just the activity. You can participate in the activity as many times and as often as you'd like!Resources:Recorded webinar: "Using Restorative Writing to Enact Social Change"Batzer, B. (2016). Healing classrooms: Therapeutic possibilities in academic writing. Composition Forum, 34. Retrieved from http://compositionforum.com/DeSalvo, L. A. (2000). Writing as a way of healing: How telling our stories transforms our lives. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writing instructors Ellen and Miranda join Kacy and Claire for this month's special episode and bonus episode on restorative writing. Restorative writing is when writing becomes a vehicle for transforming pain into engagement. Learn more about what restorative writing is, how to practice restorative writing, and how to use it as a vehicle to understand and process individual and/or community trauma. Ultimately, restorative writing can help writers discover ways to heal and overcome those challenges through social change. The latter half of the episode contains a follow-along restorative writing activity. If you've already listened to this episode and would like to just participate in the activity again, check out our #61 bonus episode.Resources:Recorded webinar: "Using Restorative Writing to Enact Social Change"Batzer, B. (2016). Healing classrooms: Therapeutic possibilities in academic writing. Composition Forum, 34. Retrieved from http://compositionforum.com/DeSalvo, L. A. (2000). Writing as a way of healin

In this episode, Claire and Kacy talk about their experiences in formal creative writing workshops. Claire contributes her insights from her MFA in creative writing program and Kacy describes participating as a “non-creative” writer. The two consider ways that creative workshop techniques can help students create productive writing groups of their own.NOTE: At one point in the episode, Kacy makes reference to a “chair member” but is actually referring to one of her committee members. Related resources:WriteCast Episode 42: Using Creative Writing Strategies in Academic WritingNarrative Writing Series: Tips from Creative Writers blog post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creating an academic writing goal or goals for yourself can be a great tool for motivation, organization, and writing development. Writing instructor Miranda joins co-hosts Kacy and Claire to talk about setting writing goals that are achievable and manageable, sticking to goals, and using specific strategies and resources to help you do both.Resources mentioned:Writing a Paper: Goal Setting (includes Why Set a Writing Goal, How to Set a Writing Goal, How to Avoid Ineffective Writing Goals, Examples of Effective Writing Goals, How to Achieve Your Writing Goals)Search "goal" and "goal setting" on the Walden University Writing Center website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kacy and Claire share tips and inspiration for making smaller revisions and working the steps into your writing process.Recommended resources:Grammar resourcesInteractive grammar modulesGrammarly (for Walden students)Revision journals"When/How to Conduct Revision and Proofreading" blog post"Top 10 Preproposal and Proposal Fixes for Capstone Writers" blog postWalden University Writing Center Blog posts on grammar and mechanicsInteractive modules on APA stylePaper reviews (for Walden students)Microsoft Word help for Walden students through the Academic Skills Center See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Revision is a major part of the writing process, and different types of revising warrant different strategies. Claire and Kacy give tips and resources for how to revise your writing for bigger patterns and issues in your current drafts as well as your future coursework.Recommended resources:WriteCast episode 14: "The 5 Rs of Revision"Walden University Writing Center website resources on revisionOn-demand webinar: "Improving Your Writing: Strategies for Revising, Proofing, and Using Feedback"Walden University Writing Center Blog posts on revision See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melissa and Meghan, two of the Walden Writing Center's instructors, work toward positive social change in their communities by writing to their local representatives. Kacy and Claire talk with Melissa and Meghan about how this writing is similar and different to academic writing, tools they use, and what they have experienced as a result.Resources:Scholarly VoiceAudienceUsing EvidenceWriteCast episode #51: Using Evidence in Academic WritingWriting for Social Change webinar seriesWalden Writing Center Blog posts on writing for social changeSocial Change at the Writing CenterWalden Writing Center weekly e-newsletter (e-mail writingsupport@waldenu.edu and ask to be added to the distribution list)ResistBot See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you struggle with spelling, you're not alone! Claire and Kacy give some quick tips for how to improve and check your spelling. Resources:"Making Word Work For You" Walden Writing Center Blog postAPA Section 4.12 Dictionaries: Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate DictionaryWebster’s Third New International Dictionary (2002)APA Dictionary of PsychologyWriting a Paper: ProofreadingMicrosoft Word tutoring from the Walden University Academic Skills Center (for current Walden students) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get to know Tasha, one of the Writing Center's newest writing instructors, in this brief interview with Claire and Kacy. Tasha shares her approach to a paper review appointment, her favorite types of papers to review, some recommended writing resources, and the best writing advice she received in school.Resources mentioned:"5 Flow Part 3: Transition with Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs" blog post"Breaking Down the MEAL Plan: A Four-Part Series on Writing Strong Paragraphs" blog postWalden Writing Center Blog See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you've ever felt like the worst writer in the room, an academic fake, or an outsider in your degree program, you might have been experiencing imposter syndrome. In today's episode, writing instructor Kacy shares her research on and experience with imposter syndrome as a graduate student, along with tips for how to combat it and gain confidence. Max also makes a special announcement.Resources:Persky, A. M. (2018). Intellectual self-doubt and how to get out of it. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(2), 86-87. doi:10.5688/ajpe6990Walden University (Producer). (2017, June 23). Val Krage on early childhood education, being a doctoral peer mentor, & imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenterWalden University (Producer). (2017, July 3). Dr. Christy Fraenza on staying connected to WaldenU, the doctoral peer mentors, & imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast].